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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.68, 25,194.20 and 9,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.68, 25,194.20 and 9,873.18 is: 13,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.68 : 25,194.20 = 9,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.68/25,194.20 = 9,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.68x = 25,194.20 × 9,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.68x = 248,746,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,746,822.19/18,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.98

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